We are pleased to announce that the play "The Iron Candlestick" based on the novel of the same name by Dimitar Talev, with a stage adaptation and direction by Kalin Angelov, has been selected to participate in this year's edition of the Bulgarian Drama Festival Drumevi Theatrical Celebrations in Shumen. The festival, which is one of the most significant events in Bulgaria's cultural calendar, will take place in […]
In April, the Nikola Vaptsarov Drama Theatre in Blagoevgrad will host the NATFA Theatre with two exciting theatrical performances, as well as engaging meetings with professors from the Academy—a great opportunity for everyone interested in professional development in the field of drama and puppet theatre. On April 11 at 11:00 AM, fourth-year students in Acting for […]
We are pleased and proud to share with you that our talented actress, Janet Keranova, has been honored with the prestigious title "Woman of the Year of Blagoevgrad" for 2025. The "Woman of the Year of Blagoevgrad" competition is a long-standing tradition, organized by the Women's Charitable Society "Macedonia" and the "Woman of the Year" club. Its goal is to recognize exceptional women from [...]
The play "Marriage" by N. V. Gogol, directed by Rostislav Georgiev, is going on a national tour in April 2025, visiting three Bulgarian cities. The production offers a different, contemporary interpretation of the classic comedy and will be presented in Sofia on April 5 at the Sfumato Theatre Workshop, in Sliven on April 10 at the Drama Theatre […].
On March 28, the latest addition to the repertoire of the Nikola Vaptsarov Drama Theater – Blagoevgrad will premiere. "Influencers" is a documentary performance by director Neda Sokolovska ("Noticed in Blagoevgrad"), exploring the impact of social media on modern individuals. A blend of humor and seriousness, this experiment takes you on a journey through a sea of real-life stories and the vast [...]
In February—a month filled with exciting surprises, romance, and warm emotions—Nikola Vaptsarov Drama Theatre in Blagoevgrad has prepared special surprises for you. For Valentine's Day—February 14th, a special and audience-favorite promotion awaits you: "One Ticket for Two" for the performance Metamorphoses by Ovid, directed by Stayko Murdzhev. Additionally, [...]
Throughout the entire month of February, unforgettable theatrical evenings await you. After each performance for adults, enjoy a glass of aromatic wine, kindly provided by our partners – Logodaj Winery [...]
The actor Teodor Karakachanov takes on the role of Max in the play A Comedy of Tenors by Ken Ludwig, directed by Assen Blatechki. The production is part of the repertoire of the Drama Theatre Nikola Vaptsarov in Blagoevgrad and has been performed with great success since 2023 in numerous cities across Bulgaria. In the original cast, the role of Max was entrusted to Gringo-Bogdan […]
On January 15, the "Nikola Vaptsarov" Drama Theater in Blagoevgrad welcomed its audience with the premiere of the play "The Marriage" by N.V. Gogol, directed by Rostislav Georgiev. The event marked a triumphant beginning of the new theatrical year, setting high expectations for the upcoming cultural season. The production is directed by Rostislav Georgiev, winner of the 2023 Young Directors’ Contest at [...]
Очаквайте на 15 януари премиерата на най-новия спектакъл в репертоара на Драматичен театър „Никола Вапцаров“ – Благоевград – „Женитба“ по Н. В. Гогол, режисьор Ростислав Георгиев. ЖЕНИТБА по Н. В. Гогол режисьор – Ростислав Георгиев сценография и костюми – Никол Трендафилова музика – Христо Намлиев хореография и пластика – Емилия Радичева Участват: Александър Узунов (гост), […]
On the stage of the National Theatre in Bitola, the audience witnessed one of the most remarkable performances in the contemporary Bulgarian theater scene – "Metamorphoses," based on the texts of Ovid, directed by Stajko Murdjev. The production, by the Drama Theatre Nikola Vaptsarov – Blagoevgrad, stands out for its bold interpretation of ancient myths, combining them with a modern vision and deep...
On December 2, 2024, audiences at the National Theatre in Bitola, North Macedonia, will have a unique opportunity to enjoy the impressive production of "Metamorphoses". This modern theatrical interpretation of Ovid's classic poem, created by the team of "Nikola Vaptsarov" Drama Theatre in Blagoevgrad, promises a magical theatrical experience. "Metamorphoses" is a performance—a compilation […]
Yesterday, on November 1st, the Balkan Theatre Festival 2024 was officially opened! The first festival evening began with a concert by the talented students of the "Presto" Music School and actors from the theatre, who captivated the audience with their performances and created a festive atmosphere. The festival was inaugurated with speeches by Metodi Baikushev, Mayor of Blagoevgrad Municipality, Ilko Ganev, Deputy Minister of Culture, […]
Some of the most significant theatrical events from Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Slovenia come together on the stage of the "Nikola Vaptsarov" Drama Theatre in Blagoevgrad for the third edition of the Balkan Theatre Festival, organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Blagoevgrad! ▪︎ Seven exceptional performances, discussions with leading theater critics, and a diverse parallel program await you from November 1 to 7 in […]
As part of the festival, participants will be asked to present a performance project by reading an excerpt from the work at a table with actors and presenting a concept for a future performance.
Aladin Aliibrahim, Ivan Goranov, and Teodor Karakachanov will have their personal premiere on September 19, when METAMORPHOSES will participate in the 38th edition of the Autumn International Theater Festival Stage at the Crossroads at the Drama Theatre Plovdiv. Aladin Aliibrahim joined the Nikola Vaptsarov Drama Theatre in Blagoevgrad in 2018 and is known to the audience from productions such as [...].
After a short summer break, the Drama Theatre Nikola Vaptsarov returns with an exciting new theater season. From September 10th to 21st, the 28th edition of the Autumn International Theater Festival "Stage at a Crossroads" will take place in Plovdiv, showcasing some of the best performances from the past creative season. We are delighted that the Blagoevgrad Theater has also been selected with [...]
To mark the beginning of summer and the end of the theater season, we have prepared a gift for our audience. You can take advantage of the promotion "One Ticket for Two" for all performances in our repertoire by entering the code "Summer" in the "I have a voucher" field on entase.com and dtblagoevgrad.com. Treat yourself to an unforgettable theater experience at the start of summer. We look forward to [...]
Today, rehearsals began for the performance "The Iron Candlestick" based on the novel by Dimitar Talev, directed by Kalin Angelov. "The Iron Candlestick" is the first book in Talev's tetralogy, which also includes "Ilinden", "The Bells of Prespa", and "I Hear Your Voices". The novel is considered one of the peaks of Bulgarian literature. The set design and costumes are by Ilina Grozeva, and the composer is […]
Actor Teodor Kukov, who was recently awarded a certificate from the Municipality of Blagoevgrad for his contribution to the development of culture, has a personal premiere in the performance "Noticed in Blagoevgrad" on May 27. The documentary performance, directed by Neda Sokolovska, tells the stories of interesting people from the city and has enjoyed great success over the past two years. In the month of […]
The director of the "Nikola Vaptsarov" Drama Theatre, Stayko Murdjev, and the actor and head of the acting school at the "Nikola Vaptsarov" Drama Theatre, Teodor Kukov, received honorary certificates from the mayor of Blagoevgrad Municipality, Mr. Metodi Baikushev. The awards are given for high creative achievements and contributions to the development of Bulgarian culture on the occasion of the day of Slavic writing, education, and culture [...]
Here's the translation: On the day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Blagoevgrad Drama Theater is holding an "Open House Day" event, where visitors will be able to tour the backstage areas and learn how the theatrical magic happens. The actors will be expecting their most loyal fans at 11:00, 12:00, and 13:00 on May 24th, for [...]
The performance "The Transfiguration" at the "Nikola Vaptsarov" Drama Theatre in Blagoevgrad, directed by Veselka Kunchеva, has received six nominations for the "Askeer" Awards 2024. The performance, which premiered last May, is nominated in the categories of "Best Performance," "Direction" (Veselka Kuncheva), "Set Design" (Marieta Golomehova), "Costumes" (Marieta Golomehova), "Music" (Milen Apostolov), and "Debut" (Theodor Nenov for the role of [...])
Спектакълът „Забелязано в Благоевград“ е селектиран за националния Фестивал на малките театрални форми във Враца. Документалният спектакъл с режисьор Неда Соколовска ще участва на престижния форум с фокус камерни представления на 11 юни. Това е вторият културен форум, на който представлението взима участие след като през миналата година донесе награди на актрисата Албена Чобанова и […]
On April 7th, with a celebratory performance, the Satirical Theatre "Aleko Konstantinov" awarded the "Golden Kukerikon" prizes for contributions to the development of the art of comedy and satire. One of the major winners of the evening was actor Kalin Vrachanski, honored in the "Male Role" category [...]
The public consultation unit of the Regional Development Council for the Southwest Region organizes public discussions on the Concept for Integrated Territorial Investments (CITI), with the Dramatic Theater "Nikola Vaptsarov" as the leading partner. Public discussions on CITI BG16FFPR003-2.001-0165 "Culture as a tool for sustainable development of tourism, territories, communities, and businesses in the Southwest Region" will be held according to the following schedule:
On March 27, on the occasion of World Theatre Day, the traditional official ceremony for the National "IKAR" Awards for 2024 took place in the National Theatre. These awards have been presented since 1974, and this year marks their 50th anniversary [...]
Today, March 11th, rehearsals for the new exciting play "The Birthday of the Infanta" by Oscar Wilde, directed by Todor Valov, began at the "Nikola Vaptsarov" Drama Theatre in Blagoevgrad. "The Birthday of the Infanta" is one of the most popular fairy tales by the Irish writer. During the first rehearsal, the director shared with the actors that this is a tale about cruelty [...]
Two personal premieres are upcoming at the Drama Theater "Nikola Vaptsarov." The actress Mina Kaukova enters the play "Metamorphoses" by Ovid, directed by Stayko Murdzhev, on March 6th, while Nedilyana Pavlik becomes part of the team of "Comedy for Tenors" from March 8th [...]
'Nikola Vaptsarov' Drama Theatre has a total of four nominations for this year's national 'Ikar' awards, presented by the Union of Bulgarian Artists. The grand spectacle 'Metamorphoses' based on Ovid, directed by Stayko Murdjev, has been recognized in the categories of 'Masterful Technical Performance' and 'Set Design' for Nikola Nalbantov. The contemporary interpretation of Kafka's novel 'The Metamorphosis,' directed by Veselka Kuncheva, is nominated in [...].
Най-гледаният спектакъл на Драматичен театър „Никола Вапцаров“ – Благоевград в последните години се завръща на сцена след дълга пауза. За последно представлението, номинирано за четири награди „Икар“ и „Аскеер“ се игра през 2022 година. „Портретът на Дориан Грей“ е спектакъл за култа към младостта и красотата, за нарцисизма като болест на духа, за тънката линия […]
Actress Lora Hristova takes on the role of Gwendoline Fairfax in the play 'The Importance of Being Earnest' by Oscar Wilde, directed by Anton Ugrinov, and will have her personal premiere on January 29. The play has been performed with tremendous success since 2021 […]